Mauritius Island
Mauritius is some 2,000 km (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of Africa, between latitudes 19°58.8′ and 20°31.7′ south and longitudes 57°18.0′ and 57°46.5′ east. It is 65 km (40 mi) long and 45 km (30 mi) wide. Its land area is 1,864.8 km2 (720.0 sq mi).
The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (100 mi) of white sandy beaches, and the lagoons are protected from the open sea by the world’s third largest coral reef, which surrounds the island. Just off the Mauritian coast lie some 49 uninhabited islands and islets, several used as natural reserves for endangered species.
The island of Mauritius is relatively young geologically, having been created by volcanic activity some 8 million years ago. Together with Saint Brandon, Réunion, and Rodrigues, the island is part of the Mascarene Islands. These islands have emerged as a result of gigantic underwater volcanic eruptions that happened thousands of kilometres to the east of the continental block made up of Africa and Madagascar. They are no longer volcanically active and the hotspot now rests under Réunion Island. Mauritius is encircled by a broken ring of mountain ranges, varying in height from 300–800 m (1,000–2,600 ft) above sea level. The land rises from coastal plains to a central plateau where it reaches a height of 670 m (2,200 ft); the highest peak is in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 metres (2,717 ft). Streams and rivers speckle the island, many formed in the cracks created by lava flows
Day 1 : Mauritius
Departure from Nairobi JKIA.
Welcome to Mauritius. Arrive at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport and check into Hotel. In the afternoon you can spend your time at beach. Enjoy dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Mauritius
Enjoy your breakfast. Today we take you for an exciting lle Aux Cerfs tour. An hours drive to the east coast would bring you to the coast from where we would travel by boat to Ile Aux Cerfs. This island is only a twenty minute boat ride away form the main island and perhaps has he best beaches in Mauritius. The island is truly beautiful and a wide variety of watersports may be availed. Ile aux Cerfs has two restaurants and a professional golf course too. Enjoy Dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : Mauritius
Enjoy your breakfast. Today we take you for an exciting North Island Tour where you will Visit the capital of Mauritius where one could discover the fragrances and the spicy smell of the typical market of Port Louis.Not far away from the market is Le Caudan waterfront, a place for the whole family. This shopping centre offers a wide range of activities such as movie theatres, casino, boutiques, craft markets, and a lot of restaurants offering all sorts of international cuisines. Enjoy Dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : Mauritius
Enjoy your breakfast. Today we take you for an exciting South Island Tour .During the South Tour, you would be taken to the Floreal factory shop near the eth town of Curepipe. A visit to Le Trou Aux Cerfs, an extinct crater in the centre of the island is a must for its amazing views on neighboring towns and vast agricultural fields. Following this, we would visit the sacred lake of Grand Bassin also commonly referred to as the Ganga Talao. The largest fresh water reservoir of the island – Mare Aux Vacoas is also visited.
Not far from Grand Bassin, is the Black River Gorges National Park view point where one would enjoy a breathtaking view of the gorges merging with the Indian Ocean. A winding road leads from Case Noyale village to the coloured earths of Chamarel: an undulating landscape of different and contrasting shades of colours. The different shades of blue, green, red and yellow are apparently the result of the erosion of the volcanic ash. The neighbouring waterfalls of Chamarel rise from the moors and the native plant life. The site possesses a rare beauty. Some «Table d’hôtes» have been recently created in the Chamarel Village where you can enjoy the taste of typical Mauritian cuisine.Enjoy Dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : Mauritius
Enjoy your breakfast. Today we take you for an exciting Undersea walk & Parasailing.Enjoy Dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Mauritius
Enjoy Breakfast. Today day is free for you, in free time you can enjoy more water sports activities & enjoy shopping in great malls of Mauritius.njoy Dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Mauritius
Today is your last day in Mauritius. After breakfast, pack up your baggage. Day is free till departure. Later proceed to the airport to board your flight home.